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Irina KrushThe U.S. team did amazing in Batumi for the World Youth Championship, winning two gold and one silver medal from six sections. Both our gold medal winners, Rochelle Wu in Girls under-10 and Nikhil Kumar in Open U-12, went on a tear after my mid-tournament report following round 6. After the free day, Nikhil won four consecutive games to guarantee first place with one round to go. Rochelle drew for the last time in round 7, then took four games en route to the title.On chess: The secret to success in Batumi? A good daddy!http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-secret-success-batumi-good-daddy
54681 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgThu, 10 Nov 2016 21:44:19 +0000On chess: The secret to success in Batumi? A good daddy!Cristian ChirilaThe Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis has been the epicenter of chess momentum in the United States since its inception. The magnitude of the events organized has been easily surpassing anything seen on a national, and even international, level. On Nov. 10 another event – the Champions Showdown – is set to delight chess fans all over the world and, as is fitting, the Chess Club will host.On Chess: The brightest minds in the chess world showdown in St. Louishttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-brightest-minds-chess-world-showdown-st-louis
54598 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgThu, 03 Nov 2016 03:04:23 +0000On Chess: The brightest minds in the chess world showdown in St. LouisJohn DonaldsonRio was not the only city to host an Olympics in 2016. Baku, capital of the oil-rich nation of Azerbaijan, just hosted the 42nd Chess Olympiad, over the last two weeks. The Olympiad featured more than 1,600 players from 180 countries. When the dust settled, the United States finished at the top, earning gold for the first time in 40 years.On Chess: USA wins gold at Baku Chess Olympiadhttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-usa-wins-gold-baku-chess-olympiad
54079 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgThu, 15 Sep 2016 03:38:44 +0000On Chess: USA wins gold at Baku Chess OlympiadKareem TalhouniIn addition to a place for enjoying chess, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis is an educational institution doing work both inside the club and in the community. It is now gearing up for a record year of providing high-quality chess programming to St. Louis area schools. This academic year will be a watershed, not only because of the unprecedented scope of the program’s reach, but also because chess instruction will be an in-curricular offering in nearly 10 schools in the St. Louis Public School District.On Chess: Bringing the game to the classroomhttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-bringing-game-classroom
53894 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgThu, 01 Sep 2016 10:32:41 +0000On Chess: Bringing the game to the classroomAlejandro RamirezSt. Louis has established itself, without a doubt, as the capital of chess in America. The most important series of tournaments annually, the Grand Chess Tour, has its only North American stop here for the Sinquefield Cup, and the club hosts such important events as the U.S. Championship and U.S. Women's Championship, which results in great talent migrating to St. Louis. On Chess: St. Louis' reputation as chess capital grows as another grand master makes the city homehttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-st-louis-reputation-chess-capital-grows-another-grand-master-makes-city-home
53668 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgThu, 11 Aug 2016 17:19:24 +0000On Chess: St. Louis' reputation as chess capital grows as another grand master makes the city homeTatev AbrahamyanAs athletes from all over the world are headed to Rio for the summer Olympics, the best chess players in the world will gather in the chess capital of the U.S. to battle it out over 64 squares. The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis will once again host the Sinquefield Cup. This year, the tournament runs from Aug. 5-16 and has a prize fund of $300,000.On Chess: Sinquefield Cup brings the best in chess to the Midwesthttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-sinquefield-cup-brings-best-chess-midwest
53591 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgThu, 04 Aug 2016 10:24:08 +0000On Chess: Sinquefield Cup brings the best in chess to the MidwestKim OswaltThe game of chess has a rich and somewhat elusive history. Where did it come from? Who invented it? Perhaps most intriguingly: What makes it so special? Why has it continued to exist when other games have not? St. Louis has a deep connection to the chess community. Home to the World Chess Hall of Fame, it is hosting the Sinquefield Cup Aug. 4-16 and recently held the U.S. Junior Closed Championships for the seventh consecutive year. On Tuesday, St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh was joined in studio by Tony Rich, the executive director of the St. Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center, to discuss St. Louis’ relationship with chess. We also spoke with David Shenk, author of “The Immortal Game: A History of Chess,” about the origins and intellectual benefits of the game. A resident of New York, Shenk attested to St. Louis’s role in the international chess scene. “St. Louis is famous even to us New Yorkers, and you could go probably anywhere in the world if you’re talking about chess andWhy is St. Louis such a hub for chess? Plus, 7 things you should know about the ‘immortal game’ http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/why-st-louis-such-hub-chess-plus-7-things-you-should-know-about-immortal-game
53569 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgTue, 02 Aug 2016 18:50:05 +0000Why is St. Louis such a hub for chess? Plus, 7 things you should know about the ‘immortal game’ Alejandro RamirezAchieving the grandmaster title is a huge feat. The hours spent every day studying, the days spent in airplanes, buses and airports just to travel to tournaments, the weeks spent at tournament halls, the months trying to perfect every strategy, truly are countless. There is a reason many people dedicate their entire lifetime to this sport without ever being able to reach the coveted title.On Chess: Kayden Troff is first grandmaster to earn Eagle Scout rankhttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-kayden-troff-first-grandmaster-earn-eagle-scout-rank
53416 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgThu, 14 Jul 2016 10:29:44 +0000On Chess: Kayden Troff is first grandmaster to earn Eagle Scout rankKaterina NemcovaFor the seventh consecutive year, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis will host the U.S. Junior Closed Championship. The most prestigious junior event in the country will take place July 8 through July 17.On Chess: 2016 U.S. Junior Closed Championship set to starthttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-2016-us-junior-closed-championship-set-start
53324 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgThu, 07 Jul 2016 16:36:56 +0000On Chess: 2016 U.S. Junior Closed Championship set to startKaterina NemcovaIn many competitive sports like ice hockey, soccer and gymnastics, there is an expected pattern of an athlete's life. First, children start practicing their chosen sport at a very young age to have a chance of becoming professional athletes. Around the age of 4 or 5, they join a sports team and cultivate their potential. Then in their late teens and early 20s, athletes master their technique and abilities and reach their personal best.On Chess: Is there an expiration date for learning about chess?http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-there-expiration-date-learning-about-chess
53261 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgWed, 29 Jun 2016 20:42:26 +0000On Chess: Is there an expiration date for learning about chess?Tatev AbrahamyanThe chess world is awaiting the third leg of the Grand Chess Tour, the fourth annual Sinquefield Cup, to begin in St. Louis on Aug. 1. This series of four tournaments is spread over different parts of the world, attracting the very best chess players to test their skills against each other.2 Americans lead at halfway point of Grand Chess Tourhttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/2-americans-lead-halfway-point-grand-chess-tour
53154 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgWed, 22 Jun 2016 21:51:48 +00002 Americans lead at halfway point of Grand Chess TourTatev AbrahamyanThe Grand Chess Tour was introduced to the chess scene in 2015 to give the world’s very best players a new series of tournaments to compete in and also to promote chess to the general public. Not only were the players treated as superstars and got to play in three of the most beautiful places in the world for a large sum of money, but each tournament hosted many activities for the chess fans. On Chess: Grand Chess Tour approaches second stophttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-grand-chess-tour-approaches-second-stop
53103 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgThu, 16 Jun 2016 13:35:26 +0000On Chess: Grand Chess Tour approaches second stopTatev AbrahamyanChess fans are in for a special treat today as the second annual Grand Chess Tour begins. This year, the tour will consist of four legs and will have a slightly different format than its predecessor. The first leg of the games will be June 9-12 with the Paris Grand Chess Tour; the second will be in Brussels-Leuven, Belgium June 17-20 with Your Next Move. The third stop on the tour is the Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis Aug. 4-16, and the final leg takes place in London Dec. 8-19. On Chess: Second annual Grand Chess Tour kicks off in Paris, Francehttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-second-annual-grand-chess-tour-kicks-paris-france
52992 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgThu, 09 Jun 2016 03:25:28 +0000On Chess: Second annual Grand Chess Tour kicks off in Paris, FranceJennifer ShahadeAt the beginning of many prestigious chess tournaments, players sign their name on particular light squares of commemorative chessboards, often with no intent beyond the thought, “On which square will my signature appear most elegant?” or, “Which square is left to sign?” And yet, specific squares hold so many memories of sacrifices both successful and failed as well as nightmares of a sacrifice or in-between move.On Chess: Memoirs of a chess squarehttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-memoirs-chess-square
52856 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgThu, 02 Jun 2016 04:01:29 +0000On Chess: Memoirs of a chess squareAlejandro RamirezBeing a genius is pretty helpful in the chess world, but it is far from enough. When Bobby Fischer toppled the Russians in the famous 1972 World Championship match against Boris Spassky, he didn't do it out of magic or in-born talent alone: surely there was plenty of that, but his true strength came from hours upon hours of dedication to studying the 64 squares. On Chess: Young guns get ready to be tomorrow's starshttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-young-guns-get-ready-be-tomorrows-stars
52828 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgThu, 26 May 2016 05:04:50 +0000On Chess: Young guns get ready to be tomorrow's starsRichard PointerChess, unlike most other competitive sports, maintains a system of titles granted to players of exceptional skill and talent. The highest title awarded in the world of bishops and knights is International Grandmaster (GM). While it sounds mysterious, the title’s origins are tied to the conception of mastery, like that of an artist or craftsman who has attained the highest level of achievement recognized by one’s peers. On Chess: GM? IM? What do the titles mean? How are they earned?http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-gm-im-what-do-titles-mean-how-are-they-earned
52723 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgThu, 19 May 2016 18:00:21 +0000On Chess: GM? IM? What do the titles mean? How are they earned?Brian McCullochThere is a conversation that exists between living artists and their predecessors. Marcel Duchamp, arguably the most influential artist of the 20th century and whose impact is still remarkably present today, began many of these conversations during his prolific career as both an artist and a chess player.On Chess: Tom Hackney exhibit opens in the chess capital of the U.S.http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-tom-hackney-exhibit-opens-chess-capital-us
52618 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgThu, 12 May 2016 10:19:50 +0000On Chess: Tom Hackney exhibit opens in the chess capital of the U.S.Cristian ChirilaThe 2016 U.S. and U.S. Women’s Championship ended April 25 but the chess tournament in St. Louis had one more surprise for the fans all over the world: the Ultimate Blitz Challenge! In what could easily be considered the most anticipated blitz event in the world, Garry Kasparov was summoned by the patriarch of modern chess, Rex Sinquefield, to take on the best players in American chess and arguably in the world. It was an exciting return from someone who many be considered the best chess player who ever played the game.On Chess: Ultimate blitz chess match results in ultimate generosityhttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-ultimate-blitz-chess-match-results-ultimate-generosity
52432 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgThu, 05 May 2016 10:24:41 +0000On Chess: Ultimate blitz chess match results in ultimate generosityCristian ChirilaThe 2016 U.S. Championship and U.S. Women’s Championship that concluded April 25 will not only go down in the history books as the strongest event but also as arguably the one with the most dramatic finale. Entering the final round, both tournaments had one clear leader as well as one or more players trailing by half point. The tournaments were reaching their crowning moment, the players’ nerves were at their peak, and the tension could be felt in the air. On Chess: Tension high at U.S. Championship, but ranking wins outhttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-tension-high-us-championship-ranking-wins-out
52263 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgThu, 28 Apr 2016 10:16:58 +0000On Chess: Tension high at U.S. Championship, but ranking wins outMarc ThayerChess and music are topics that intertwine frequently at the World Chess Hall of Fame. Through exhibits such as Living Like Kings, visitors learned about how the birth of hip-hop coincided with a surge of interest in chess among Americans. In Cage & Kaino: Pieces and Performances, revolutionary 20th-century composer John Cage and contemporary conceptual artist Glenn Kaino produced works that highlight the sense of community created by chess, especially when interwoven with music and art.On Chess: Music and chess harmonize at Hall of Famehttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-music-and-chess-harmonize-hall-fame
52142 as http://news.stlpublicradio.orgThu, 21 Apr 2016 18:02:08 +0000On Chess: Music and chess harmonize at Hall of Fame